When financial aid isn’t enough: California college students hit by housing, food costs

A LARGE NUMBER of California college students are facing more financial burdens than they were a few years ago.

Regardless if they are attending a University of California, California State University, community or private school, a high number of students are finding that affordable housing and food are two of the issues that are impacting their ability to stay afloat. And despite current and future assistance, college tuition and affordability has become a key focus in higher education discussions.